Samuel C. Atkinson
Samuel Carter Atkinson (1864 – October 5, 1942)[1] was a justice of the Supreme Court of Georgia from 1906 until his death in 1942.
Biography[edit]
Born in Brunswick, Georgia,[1] he graduated from the University of Georgia in 1884 and entered the practice of law the following year.[2]
He was a judge of the city court of Brunswick for a term of four years under the administration of Governor William Yates Atkinson.[2] In December 1905, Governor Terrell announced his intent to appoint Atkinson to a seat being vacated by the resignation of Justice John S. Candler, effective January 15, 1906.[2] Following Atkinson's appointment in 1906, remained on the court until 1942, and "held the distinction of having served on the court longer than any other justice in the state's history".[1]
Personal life and death[edit]
On January 10, 1906, Atkinson married Lillie Slaton, sister of John M. Slaton, who was then speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives,[3] and who later served as governor of Georgia.
Atkinson died in a hospital at the age of 78.[1]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d "Samuel C. Atkinson Dies", Hartford Courant (October 6, 1942), p. 4.
- ^ a b c "Atkinson Succeeds Candler", The Elba Clipper (December 15, 1905), p. 1.
- ^ "Judge S. C. Atkinson Will Wed Miss Willie Slaton Tonight", The Macon Telegraph (January 11, 1906), p. 2.